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FALL 2015

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d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m Fa l l 2 0 1 5 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N 61 DW Life > Seattle Stepping Out By Nia Hampton S eattle's lush forests have rightfully earned it the sobriquet the Emerald City. Even in a city that averages 149 days of rain a year, ad- ventures both indoors and outdoors are plentiful. Grab your rain gear (and sunblock, as the weather can change swiftly) and lose yourself in the lushness. Try a hike through Lincoln Park in western Seattle, Discovery Park in the Magnolia District, or Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill. If you need to gear up frst, visit the massive fagship REI in central Seattle. For alternative outdoor fun, especially on a sunny day, two-and-a-half-mile Alki Beach on Puget Sound in west Seattle is ideal for a walk, jog, or bike ride—or join the locals and rent rollerblades. Along the boardwalk, you will fnd both casual and upscale restaurants, along with quirky shops. Expect a crowd on the weekends, as Alki Beach is a popular local hangout—and a great place to watch the ferries traversing the Sound, highlight- ed by the spectacular Seattle skyline. When you need a cofee or tea break, a Starbucks is al- ways nearby. But do not be fooled by the world's longest line outside the frst Starbucks (in the Pike Place Market); the Seattle cofee scene goes well be- yond the mermaid. A good stop would be Seattle Cofee Works, located in the heart of downtown Seattle. And take notice tea drinkers—it knows how to brew a sooth- ing, yet strong cup of tea. Or try Broad- cast Cofee Roasters (Capitol Hill and the Central District), which ofers beans from a variety of small high-end roasters. After you get a cafeine fx, Pike Place Market is the place to go to satisfy your hunger. Savor fresh salmon or local steam- er clams at Lowell's (whose slogan is "Al- most Classy"), wander the market, and marvel at the ofbeat entertainers. From the fshmongers tossing salmon back and forth to the famous Gum Wall, Pike Place Market will keep you enthralled for hours. Tom Douglas, a culinary celebrity in Seattle, has many restaurants, but one is considered a staple: Dahlia Lounge, an in- timate space with a strong commitment to fresh and sustain- able ingredients. Favorites dishes in- clude the Dungeness crab cakes and the grilled bread salad. Afterward, step into the Dahlia Bakery next door and treat yourself to a coconut cream pie, the bak- ery's signature des- sert. Ten head to Capitol Hill, one of Seattle's many arts districts, where the stores, like the people, are nothing less than diverse. Visit Totokaelo and grab a one-of-a-kind designer bag or pair of shoes. Seattle is known for its vintage thrift stores, too. Take a peek into Evo in the Fremont Dis- trict and the funky shopper's delight Red Light in the University district. DW Seattle's Space Needle; Public Market Center; Pioneer Square Totem Pole

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